Destination Bedford

Forest Farmers Market
2017-12-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-12-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-12-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-12-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-12-30 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-01-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-01-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-01-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Bedford Christmas Parade
2017-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Bedford’s Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11 am.
(The rain date will be December 3rd.)

Christmas Home Tour
2017-12-03 13:00 - 17:00 | VA
Bedford Council of Garden Clubs is proud to present the 2017 Bedford Christmas Home Tour on December 3, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The theme of this year’s home tour is Christmas in the World’s Best Little Town. WBLT were the call letters of the local radio station founded by Jim Synan in the early 1950’s. This became the unofficial trademark of the town of Bedford.
Since 1973 the Bedford Council of Garden Clubs has sponsored a biennial Christmas Home Tour the first of December. The homes this year are ones in Bedford that the owners so graciously have agreed to open for this liesurely Sunday afternoon tour. The five unique homes selected for 2017 range from an 1800’s Vernacular to a 1946 Colonial style cottage. Many points of interest in these homes allow opportunities for the garden club members to showcase their many talents and creativity. The Bower Center for the Arts will be open to the public as a tour stop where refreshments will be served. The recent renovation of the Bower Center and the art exhibits showcased will add appeal for those who visit.
Tickets for the 2017 Christmas Home Tour are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 the day of the tour. The program containing information on the homes and the advertisements are the ticket for the tour and must be presented at the door to visit the home. The funds raised from this event are for the many projects of the clubs belonging to the Bedford Council, the Council itself, the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. Therefore the tickets are non-refundable. Your program/ticket provides access to these properties at the time of the tour.
The Bedford Council of Garden Clubs welcomes you to Christmas in the World’s Best Little Town.

Flames of Memory and Christmas in Wartime Presentation
2017-12-08 18:00 - 2017-12-10 21:00, 2017-12-09 18:00 - 2017-12-11 21:00, 2017-12-10 18:00 - 2017-12-12 21:00 | VA
As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,413 men killed on D-Day.
Arranged throughout Elmon T. Gray Plaza, thousands of luminaries will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom.
Luminaries are sold throughout the year and will be displayed on December 8th, 9th, & 10th – 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Click here for information on purchasing luminaries.

The Joybells ~ Holiday Concert
2017-12-08 20:00 - 22:00 | VA
Come out to Bower Center during 2nd Friday, December 8th and hang around for the free concert.
Seating is limited, so come early!
Cider, hot chocolate, and bottled water will be available for purchase.
Complimentary coffee will be available.

Forest Farmer's Winter Market
2017-12-09 08:00 - 12:00 | poplar-forest-group-tour
Indoor farmer and artisan market.

Christmas in Sedalia
2017-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
The Sedalia Center and ​Mountain Run Farm’s CHRISTMAS IN SEDALIA to be held, snow or shine, Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10am to 4pm.

Shop Local. Shop Sedalia.
A treasure trove of unique, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your list.
Christmas in Sedalia showcases the best of the region’s creative community and offers holiday shoppers an opportunity to purchase unique, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on their list.
Selfies with Santa
1pm to 4pmKids Craft Activity
1pm to 4pm

Gift Wrap Station, Holiday Baked Goods, Lunch Menu, Hot Cocoa, and lots more!
CLICK HERE to download the VENDOR APPLICATION. Please mail payment and the application to The Sedalia Center.

An 1850’s Christmas Celebration at Avenel
2017-12-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Avenel is hosting another 1850’s Christmas Party!
Please join us on Saturday, December 9th for An 1850’s Christmas Celebration! Avenel will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. There will be a Costume Contest (1850’s costumes optional), delicious food, and an open bar! Avenel’s famous egg nog will be flowing again this year too! It will be a festive evening in one of Bedford’s most historic landmarks. Tickets are only $40, and will be available in October at lynchburgtickets.com and from Avenel Board of Directors members, Arthur’s Jewelry, Scott & Bond Insurance, and the Bedford Area Welcome Center.
Click here to link to the Facebook event.

Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Christmas Boat Parade
2017-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
An evening event, with a parade of boats ‘decked out’ for the holiday season with lights and displays. The boats leave port from the Virginia Dare Marina at 7 p.m., travel to Halesford Bridge at Bridgewater Plaza, circle past the SML State Park and return to the Virginia Dare Marina.
This event is a local toy drive with all gifts distributed by the Lake Christian Ministries.

Holiday Art Studio and Galley Tour
2017-12-10 13:00 - 17:00 | VA
December 10th – Art Studio & Gallery Tour:
Sunday in Bedford from 1 PM to 5 PM. For your shopping pleasure we will be featuring the magical music by Fawn Evans on her dulcimer from 2 PM to 3 PM. Children’s Activities Available! Visit the Art Gallery, Artist on Depot studios, Artisan Gift Shoppe and Sherry Chairs and MORE! Refreshments served.

Free Benefit Christmas Concert & Reception
2017-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Christian Motorcyclists Association and Pantasia Flute Choir will be presenting a free benefit Christmas Concert and Reception on December 10th at 7:00pm at English Meadows Elks Home.
Pantasia is an adult flute choir that will perform a concert of Christmas favorites and a Christmas Carol Sing-along.

Lunchbox Lecture Series: “D-Day and Operation Neptune: The Naval Contribution”
2018-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
When we think of the Normandy invasion, we tend to concentrate on what happened on the beaches or parachute drops into the countryside beyond. Less often do we give much thought to the logistics of the invasion from the water or of the role of the Navy and Coast Guard on that fateful day. Yet it stands to reason that no one was getting anywhere near Normandy without a strong naval presence.
In his presentation James Ransom, Capt., USN (Ret.) will look at the varied naval operations and requirements for the largest seaborne invasion in history; at what went right and what went wrong in transporting 150,000 soldiers to Normandy on D-Day. And we will look at individual acts of valor and sacrifice by sailors who participated in Operation Neptune.
The talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

The Art and Science of Historic Plaster and Plastering Craft
2018-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Learn about the historic plastering process as it happens inside Jefferson’s retreat home. Join Henry Orton, owner of Orton Plasterworks in Savannah, Georgia, as he discusses his methods being used to reconstruct the ceilings in Poplar Forest.
This winter Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest’s villa is temporarily closed to the public while the ceilings are re-plastered. Historic plaster restoration specialists will rework the ceilings using the same materials and techniques used by Jefferson’s craftsmen in the 1800s. On Saturday, January 27, British master craftsman Henry Orton, one of the finest traditional plasterers working in the United States, and his assistant Mark Smith will present a plaster talk and tour of the plastering workspaces for those interested in historic building practices.
Admission to the plaster talk is free, however donations are suggested. RSVP required.

Celebrate Sweethearts Month At The Peaks Of Otter Lodge
2018-02-03 - 2018-02-24 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Sat, Feb 3,10,17,24, 2018
Celebrate the “Valentine” season all month long with our Saturday night exclusive menu and overnight package! Dinner Only and Overnight Package rates are available. Call 866-387-9905 for reservations.

Le Hot Club ~ 1930's Gypsy Jazz
2018-02-09 19:30 | Relaxing
In the 1930’s Gypsy Jazz was made famous by the legendary Django Reinhardt and Le Hotclub de France. In Roanoke, VA, a group was formed called Le Hot Club de Biglick (Biglick, being the old name for Roanoke, VA). Now today, this music is kept alive by a group known as Le Hotclub.
This music paints a picture that takes you back in time. Come listen to the seductive sounds of Le Hotclub.
The concert is held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Join us and bring a friend or two!
Advance tickets may be purchased from Lynchburg Tickets. All tickets are $15. You must bring a paper receipt or evidence on your phone to gain admission. Doors open at 7pm. With advanced ticket purchases, you are guaranteed a seat, but for the best view come early.

Dixieland Mardi Gras with Chris Sharp
2018-02-10 19:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Tickets: $12 advance | $15 at the door
More Details to come!

D-Day Memorial - WWII Book Club
2018-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Happy Coffee, 104 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In our ongoing effort to raise awareness of the epic struggle that was World War II, the National D-Day Memorial is pleased to continue our WWII Book Club in early 2018.

We will meet to discuss a fascinating volume dealing with the war, sharing our individual perspective and reflecting on the meaning.
Books will be announced on Facebook and updated on our website a month prior to the next meeting.
Participants also receive a 10% discount on purchases from Happycoffee during WWII Book Club meetings.
